Rohit Sharma’s ODI swansong confirmed as parents arrive in London ahead of Lord’s finale

Rohit Sharma’s one-day international swansong is all but confirmed after selectors told him last week that his ODI future is limited and his parents, Gurunath Sharma and Purnima Sharma, arrived in London ahead of the third ODI against England at Lord’s on July 19.

What happened?

The England-India series decider at Lord’s on July 19 could be Rohit Sharma’s final ODI. Reports say the selection panel and head coach Gautam Gambhir briefed him last week on their plan to move on from him in the format. His parents flew to London specially to watch the match, with tickets for the iconic Lord’s ground.

Why it matters for Rohit Sharma

Rohit’s form has slumped this year. Across eight ODIs in 2025 he managed just one half-century and averages 30.12. In the second ODI in Cardiff he scraped 26 off 47 balls, including nine successive dots and a sweep dismissal to Will Jacks. His Powerplay returns of 10 off 18 balls underlined his struggles.

What comes next?

The selectors are eyeing Yashasvi Jaiswal to take Rohit’s spot at the top of the order. Rohit’s last Test was in February 2025; this could be his final white-ball appearance. The Lord’s finale caps a 17-year ODI career that delivered 9,808 runs, 29 centuries and a 2013 Champions Trophy crown.

How the series played out

England won the second ODI by four wickets to level the series 1-1. Rohit’s 26 was his lowest score in 11 innings at the venue. His teammates raced to 61 for one in the Powerplay while he managed just 10 in the same phase.